Discover Costa Rica Garden Tour with Jana Milbocker

DGT CR Jana 25

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24 reviews
Jan 11 - 19, 2025
Group size: 10 - 14
Discover Costa Rica Garden Tour with Jana Milbocker
DGT CR Jana 25

24 reviews

Jan 11 - 19, 2025
Group size: 10 - 14

About this trip

Welcome to the Discover Costa Rica Garden All-Inclusive Tour with Jana Milbocker!


Immerse yourself in the unparalleled beauty of Costa Rica's tropical gardens and experience the vibrant biodiversity of this stunning Central American country. From the lush rainforests to the dazzling butterfly gardens, you'll discover an array of extraordinary botanical wonders. Join us on this unforgettable adventure and let us show you why Costa Rica is truly a gardener's paradise!


Meet your group leader Jana Milbocker!


Jana is a garden designer, speaker, and author. She combines horticulture, design, and travel tips to educate, inspire and delight both new and seasoned gardeners. Jana loves to visit gardens and historic sites in the U.S. and abroad, and share her trips through her books, photos and blog. She is the author of 4 travel guides and has lectured at flower shows, horticultural societies, garden clubs, and libraries throughout the East Coast. She is also owner of Enchanted Gardens, a landscape design firm in the Boston area.  See EnchantedGardensDesign.com


Special Instructions

 A $1,000 deposit, per person, is required to hold your reservation. The deposit is due no later than October 12, 2024 with final payment due no later than November 18, 2024.


This tour requires a minimum of 10 tour participants and is a Go!


For more information on this, or any of our other tours, please call or text Ray at 816-842-7500 or send him an email at ray@discoverourtours.com.


Please Note: Changes to the itinerary may be necessary due to weather, availability, or other factors beyond our control.  We will update the itinerary on the website if changes occur.

Participants must be able to endure moderate physical activity (daily activities may include 2-4 hours of walking and 2-3 hours of bus riding) and should be in overall good health!

Passport Required

A valid passport is mandatory to leave the U.S. and/or to enter Costa Rica. Your passport must not expire within 6 months of your return from Costa Rica, otherwise, it will be considered non-valid and need to be renewed.  If you need a passport, or if your passport needs to be renewed, please act now!  It can take up to several months to receive a new or replacement passport. 

What if I need to cancel?

The purchase of trip insurance is highly recommended.


Guest Cancellation Policy:


Days Before First Tour Date:           Refund:

90 days or more                                Full refund (minus credit card processing fees)

89 to 60 days                                     You are responsible for 50% of all fees owed

59 days or less                                   You are responsible for 100% of all fees owed

What’s included

  • Lodging
    8 nights accommodations - 3 Star+
  • Transportation
    Private shuttle from and to San Jose Airport (SJO) as well as private transportation for duration of tour.
  • Welcome Dinner
    Welcome Dinner the night of arrival
  • Meals
    All meals as noted on The Itinerary starting with the Welcome Dinner and ending with breakfast on the last day
  • Activities
    All visits and activities indicated on The Itinerary.
  • Entrance Fees
    All admission and entrance fees to venues and events indicated on The Itinerary
  • Water
    Water will be available onboard the tour shuttle
  • Tour Guide
    English speaking Tour Guide
  • Tips
    Tips for local tour guides, waiters, and hotel staff
  • Taxes
    VAT taxes

What’s not included

  • Airfare
    No airfare to or from destination
  • Personal Expenses
  • Alcoholic Drinks
  • Tips
    Tips for service of full-time tour guide and driver are appreciated. Suggested rate $3-5/day depending on satisfaction of the service provided.
  • Optional Activities
  • Trip Insurance
    Trip insurance is highly recommended. For your convenience, we provide a link at the bottom of our website - www.discovergardentours.com.

Available Packages

Double Occupancy, Per Person
Deposit:$1,000
Available until October 12, 2024Sold Out

Price is per guest, two guests per room, based on 10 - 12 guests.

$3,880
Deposit:$1,000
Single Occupancy, Per Person
Deposit:$1,000
Available until October 12, 2024

Price is per guest, one guest per room, based on 10 - 14 guests.

$4,920
Deposit:$1,000

Available options

Tour Extensions - available upon request
$0


Itinerary

DAY 1 - SAN JOSE
Arrival in San Jose, Costa Rica

Saturday, January 11, 2025

Bienvenidos a Costa Rica!  Forget about the stress and hassle of airports and flights, and get ready to enjoy the Pura Vida!


Upon arrival at San Jose International Airport (SJO), you will be met by your driver and taken to the Hotel Don Ernesto.  Depending on what time you arrive, take time to relax and explore the hotel and grounds.  The Welcome Dinner will begin at 7:00pm.


INCLUDED

* Airport Transfer from SJO to Hotel Don Ernesto

* Lodging at Hotel Don Ernesto

* Welcome Dinner


SPECIAL NOTE:

After clearing Immigration and Customs, you will exit the terminal.  Your driver will be there waiting for you right outside, holding up a sign that will say "Discover Garden Tours ".


OVERNIGHT AT HOTEL Don Ernesto

Hotel Don Ernesto sits on the base of the Escazu Mountains, the most northern section of the Talamanca Mountain Range that extends to the southern Costa Rica border. While it is also home to Mount Chirripo, Costa Rica's highest peak, an impressive 12,228 feet, Hotel Don Ernesto is easily reached and just minutes from the bustling and trendy Santa Ana.

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At Discover Garden Tours we design all of our tours to maximize your intimate garden tour experience. This year’s list of curated garden tours are designed for both Master Gardeners and garden lovers alike. We handle the details; you make the memories.

Reviews

This was my first tour guided vacation at 77 years. All went well. The gardens were magnificent , the bus rides were comfortable and the tour guide, Lois was awesome! I was happy to connect with more nice people who are now an addition to my tribe! Thank you
By Rita L for Discover Oregon Gardens and Grapes Tour #2 with UFL Master Gardeners on Aug 27, 2024
Lois and Terry went above and beyond to make me feel welcomed, comfortable and included. I am a gluten free, sugar free, vegan; not easy to accommodate. My flight arrived late and Terry came to the airport to pick me up. I am very stressed by travel and felt so comfortable with Terry and the transportation. Lois shopped for snacks I could eat and delivered them to my hotel and made sure they were put in my room prior to my arrival. What a relief to have something good to eat after a long flight. Lois was completely organized and made sure our entire itinerary was managed perfectly. The driver was reliable. The venues were prepared. The dining options were varied and all quality food. I had vegan options available at each dining experience. The itinerary was stimulating and allowed enough time to avoid stress and plenty of time for rest and restrooms. The itinerary venues were all beautiful, with guides or self directed tours. There were passionate, knowledgeable people at every stop. On the day I departed my flight was not until late. Lois chauffeured four of us to yet another garden venue and delivered me to the airport. I can't thank Lois and Terry enough for making my visit to Oregon so very special and memorable.
By Janice S for Discover Oregon Gardens and Grapes Tour #2 with UFL Master Gardeners on Aug 22, 2024
We had a great time with a good mix of gardens, Oregon landmarks, and interacting with Oregon State Master Volunteer Gardeners and faculty. The hotel choices were great and transportation daily was convenient and timely. we would definitely recommend this trip to other garden enthusiasts and Master Gardener Volunteers from other states.
By Rick D for Discover Oregon Gardens and Grapes Tour #2 with UFL Master Gardeners on Aug 21, 2024
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Plenty of things made it superb. For me personally, it was a first trip I took after retiring from Extension. Things that made it special were the in-between side trips like urban walking downtown Portland to shop and see architecture, sustainable meals, welcome meal at the bar downtown plenty of time to enjoy locations apart from docents tours, excellent farm sites, interaction with Oregon Master Gardeners, sideline trips up Mt. Hood and up Portland waterfront to hospital, excellent hotels. Well organized and just the right amount of sitting on the bus and walking each day. Some of us did plenty more walking thanks to Lois's encouragement.
By Thomas B for Discover Oregon Gardens and Grapes Tour #2 with UFL Master Gardeners on Aug 19, 2024
Oregon Gardens and Grapes Tour was well thought out and planned. We visited different farms and gardens from locally grown dahlias and lavender to Japanese and Chinese gardens The trip included many other of Oregon's treasures - waterfalls - vineyards - Mount Hood and Timberline Lodge. Lois, our tour guide, was very organized, professional and very friendly. She communicated before, during and after the trip. We did not feel rushed and always knew when and where to meet as a group. I would travel with Lois and WeTravel again.
By Deborah F for Discover Oregon Gardens and Grapes Tour with UFL Master Gardeners on Aug 18, 2024
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